Last Friday, President Obama met with a collection of bipartisan congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and discussed the problem with partisan politics. According to the New York Post, Obama said, “You can’t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done.”
The Obama Meter
Just how many promises did Obama make on the campaign trail? How many has he kept? It’s barely been a week since the new President took office, but many people are already keeping a close eye on just how many of his promises are actually seeing some action.
Sundance Winners
Digital News Report- The Sundance Film Festival has ended with Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire, claiming three top prizes, including Best Drama by Jury and Audiences. The film focuses on…
Chocolate Festival Coming to Santa Cruz
Digital News Report- The Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival is coming just in time for Valentines Day. The second annual Chocolate Festival will allow people to sample the best chocolate in Santa Cruz…
UCSF Report on Taser Usage
Digital News Report- Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have released a study on the use of stun guns. According to the study, the rate of sudden deaths increased six-fold…
Obama Overturns Mexico City Policy
Digital News Report- President Obama overturned the Mexico City Policy, which bans all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive federal funding from performing or promoting abortion services in other countries. The policy was…
Elephant Poacher Killed in Kenya
Digital News Report- A poacher has been shot and killed by Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers yesterday in Tsavo East National Park. The poacher has been suspected of being responsible for many…
Blagojevich Holds Press Conference
Digital News Report- Governor Rod Blagojevich called another press conference today to discuss the recent events surround the Senate seat scandal. He has been accused of trying to sell Barack Obama’s vacant…
Arson at Pleasant Hill Cigarette Shop
Digital News Report- An explosion rocked Pleasant Hill this morning at around 5:00am, which blew out the windows of a local cigarette store. Due to the early morning hours, few people were…
First White House Briefing Under Obama Admin
Digital News Report- The White House held its first briefing under the Obama administration today. Topics covered included the Guantanamo Bay prison and the President’s second swearing in ceremony that occurred on…